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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.08, 2,017.02 and 841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.08, 2,017.02 and 841.08 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.08 : 2,017.02 = 841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.08/2,017.02 = 841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.08x = 2,017.02 × 841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.08x = 1,696,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,475.18/1,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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